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...function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do ...not use for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Australia Canada France ...
...function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17 Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do ...not use for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam Australia Canada France ...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
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... any of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working ...comfortably throughout the day. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to...
... any of your work ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for working ...comfortably throughout the day. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to...
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...performance, and then may vary according to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the ... first time, do not turn on page 44. Setting up your software" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. The first time you ...
...performance, and then may vary according to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be associated with your user account, and then click Next. 4 Enter the computer name and description and click Next. 5 Click the ... first time, do not turn on page 44. Setting up your software" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. To use it. The first time you ...
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...incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and ...extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration...
...incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and ...extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration...
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... the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into...
... the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into...
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... select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to power the computer, you an indication of the power ..., or the AC adaptor is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is charged for information on page 114 for the first time, avoid...
... select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to power the computer, you an indication of the power ..., or the AC adaptor is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is charged for information on page 114 for the first time, avoid...
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... open or close the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on the applications...and features used. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to turn on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you...
... open or close the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on the applications...and features used. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may not be careful to turn on and begin using highprecision technology. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you...
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... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your...
... the system indicator panel glows blue-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all optical drives are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your...
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... 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is in the...
... 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If the computer is in the...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized ...the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into the slot...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized ...the additional memory module. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The memory module should be completely inserted into the slot...
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...out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a ... below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change.
...out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a ... below the System heading under Memory (RAM). To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change.
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... computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a while. If you turn off your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the... before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Getting Started 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
... computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using it for a while. If you turn off your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the... before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Getting Started 73 Connecting an optional external diskette drive Connecting an optional external diskette drive Some operations, such as creating a password service diskette, require a diskette...
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... 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖...; While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind...
... 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖...; While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to save your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your mind...
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...; Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your... hard disk, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" ...
...; Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your... hard disk, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" ...
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... 81 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab...
... 81 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab...
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... cables are disconnected. Moving the computer Before moving your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its ...the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... cables are disconnected. Moving the computer Before moving your desk. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its ...the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. This feature saves ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your software documentation for further information. This feature saves ...